Cinnamon is a delicious spice that has been used around the world for thousands of years. It confers several health benefits, not to mention its sweet, distinct, warm flavor. Out of 26 popular herbs and spices, researchers have ranked cinnamon as number 1 for its high antioxidant levels. Cinnamon actually comes from the inner bark … Continue reading Herbs and Spices: Cinnamon
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Herbs and Spices: Ginger
Ginger is among the healthiest, and most delicious, spices on the planet. The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part most commonly used as a spice. It is often called ginger root, or simply ginger. It is actually in the same family as turmeric. The unique fragrance and flavor of ginger comes from … Continue reading Herbs and Spices: Ginger
Herbs and Spices: Turmeric
Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its golden yellow color. It is a root of a flowering plant that is cultivated mostly in India and Southeast Asia. It is a member of the ginger family. Research has shown that spices, like turmeric and ginger, fight chronic inflammation, which is is associated with many health … Continue reading Herbs and Spices: Turmeric
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